Kelly Whitney

I am an experienced and committed Senior HR professional with over 18 years’ experience across a range of industries, predominantly in high performance, high energy environments such as Oil & Gas, Retail, Manufacturing and Telecommunications across Australia, NZ & Asia , Throughout my career, I have demonstrated success managing BAU and delivery, tactical and strategic improvements to optimise and engage human capital and drive business performance and productivity. A creative, pragmatic and commercially focused senior business partner, I work collaboratively with all parts of the organisation, providing strategy, negotiation, guidance and coaching across employee & industrial relations, talent acquisition and remuneration and benefits benchmarking. Passionate about my work, I am comfortable with complexity, resilient to change and delivering challenging projects on time and within budget. Strong communication and mediation skills coupled with a strong partner service ethic and safety champion. Proven success building strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholder groups. Seasoned Senior Human Resources Advisor with substantial background in implementing strategic HR initiatives and advising on best practices. Proven skills in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations. Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster positive work environment through strategic decision-making and leadership. Has been instrumental in enhancing organizational effectiveness and improving staff morale in previous roles.

• David Black, GM People & Culture, Ventia, 0419 963 713
• Matt Christianson, ex Operations Manager, Gulf Civil, 0400 551 269
• Gary Smitham, ex GM, Health & Safety, Kordia, 0401 846 996